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Arthur McBride" (also called "The Recruiting Sergeant" or "Arthur McBride and the Sergeant") is a folk song (Roud 2355) probably of Irish origin, also found in England, Scotland, Australia, and North America.
Apr 3, 2007 · Arthur McBride - Paul Brady 1977. Definitive version of Paul Brady's classic. I had to reduce it to under 100 MB to fit it all onto one file. Well worth it though..... ...more. Definitive...
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Arthur McBride Lyrics: Oh, me and my cousin, one Arthur McBride / As we went a-walking down by the seaside / Now, mark what followed and what did betide / For it being on Christmas morning...
Jul 20, 2022 · "Arthur McBride" is an Irish anti-war or 'anti-recruiting' song about a violent confrontation between a recruiting sergeant, his party and two young Irish me...
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“Arthur McBride” is deeply rooted in Irish history, specifically during the time of the Napoleonic wars. The song is a poignant critique of the British army’s heavy recruitment efforts in poverty-stricken Ireland.
Arthur McBride is a traditional Irish song that Bob Dylan arranged and performed in 1961. It tells the story of two cousins who reject a recruiter's offer to join the army on Christmas morning.
Learn about the story and origins of Arthur McBride, a traditional song that rejects military life and recruiting. Hear Paul Brady's definitive version and see the lyrics and chords.
